Overview
Youth Program Leaders support and supervise Montana high school youth in the successful completion of natural resource and community service projects, provide on-site management of a youth crew, implement curriculum and actively facilitate crew dynamics to ensure a high level of crew community and safety. Youth Program Leaders will serve with a co-leader to oversee 4-6 youth participants on service projects. Youth participants are Montana high school aged residents and come from a variety of backgrounds.
Youth Program Leaders:
Youth Program Leaders serve out of both Bozeman & Kalispell locations. Youth Program Leaders and their crews will camp for the full duration of the hitch, oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Hitches are typically up to 10 days in length. Camping accommodations are typically tent camping in sites that you’re able to drive up to. Projects may include building or maintaining trails, building fences, and habitat restoration, among many other types of conservation projects.
Flathead Youth Corps Leaders:
This is a day-based program in the Kalispell region known as the Flathead Youth Corps. This crew operates on a four-day, 10-hour-per-day schedule. The Leaders for this crew will work with the same group of youth members for the duration of the summer on a 4-day, 10 hour day schedule. Youth participants are Montana high school aged residents and come from a variety of backgrounds. Flathead Youth Corps (Kalispell) Leaders will NOT be on overnight trips. Projects may include building or maintaining trails, building fences, and habitat restoration, among many other types of conservation projects.
Location: Bozeman or Kalispell, MT
Program Dates: 5/11/2026/2025 – 8/13/2026
Living Allowance: $1,360 biweekly before taxes are taken out
AmeriCorps Education Award:
Youth Program Leaders: $2,817.14 upon completion of the program
Flathead Youth Corps Leaders: $1,956.35 upon completion of the program
FREE Health Insurance: Provided at NO COST
Flathead Youth Corps Leaders are NOT eligible for Health Insurance
Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more!
Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement
Supportive coaching staff invested in your success.
Community Spaces: We offer community spaces to build community, connection, and support during the season. The groups meet regularly and are open to all participants who identify within the respective community.
Food Per Diem while on Projects
Flathead Youth Corps (Kalispell) Leaders will not receive overnight food per diem as they go home every night (day projects only)
Access to Pro Deals
Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!!
Qualifications:
High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
21 years old on the start date of the program
Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use tools
Required Skills:
Effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrates strong service ethic and desire to serve the community
Embraces willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time
Commitment to completing term; available for duration of entire term of service
Passion for serving with youth and the outdoors
Experience serving with youth ages 14-18 preferred but not required
About Montana Conservation Corps
Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our public lands, and transferable career skills.
